NJ TRANSIT vs SkyWrit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NJ TRANSIT
Plan your trips across New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia with real-time transit information. Purchase and display mobile tickets and passes securely. Receive instant alerts for rail, bus, and light rail services.
- Mobile ticketing and passes
- Real-time arrival/departure info
- Trip planning for rail, bus, light rail
- Push notifications for travel alerts
- Secure mobile wallet for cash value
- Station-to-station schedule lookup
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All of NJ TRANSIT. One place. The NJ TRANSIT Mobile App makes it easy to get where you need to go—whether you're commuting daily or traveling occasionally. Plan trips, purchase tickets, and stay informed with real-time updates across bus, rail, and light rail. • Plan Your Trip with Confidence - Get where you're going faster with easy trip planning across all NJ TRANSIT services. Find the best routes, connections, and schedules in seconds. • Real-Time Travel Information - Stay informed every step of the way with live schedules, arrival times, and service updates so you can plan ahead and adjust as needed. • Buy & Manage Tickets Easily - Purchase tickets securely and store them right in the app. Manage your tickets anytime without waiting in line. • Activate When You’re Ready to Ride - Quickly activate your tickets just before boarding for a smooth, contactless experience. • Track Your Ride - See live arrival times and track your trip so you always know when your ride is approaching. • Stay Informed with Alerts - Receive notifications about delays, service changes, and important travel updates to keep your commute on track. Whether you're heading into New York City, traveling across New Jersey, or exploring along the way, the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App gives you everything you need for a smarter, more convenient ride. Download today and take control of your commute.
SkyWrit
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SkyWrit turns your airplane window into a discovery experience. As you fly, a live horizon bar shows the mountains, cities, national parks, lakes, and landmarks visible from your seat, updated in real time based on your position, heading, and altitude. Ever slept through the Gand Canyon? SkyWrit knows what's out there before you do. HOW IT WORKS Tell SkyWrit your flight number and which side of the plane you're sitting on. The app loads every notable landmark along your path and begins tracking as you climb. A gaming-style navigation bar slides landmarks into view as they become visible and track them as they pass. Tap any marker to learn more! DISCOVERIES Get your neck a rest. When iconic landmarks enter your viewing window — Mount Rainier, the Grand Canyon, Manhattan — SkyWrit alerts you in advance so you don't miss your moment. A notification fires 2–3 minutes before peak visibility. A cinematic banner appears when you're looking right at it. CAPTURE Photograph the view with landmark labels overlaid. Export a composed flight story to your camera roll and share anywhere. DESIGNED FOR FLIGHTS Works offline. No AR gimmicks — just bearing, distance, and geography done right. Covers most US domestic routes. No account required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NJ TRANSIT at Free against SkyWrit's $2.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
NJ TRANSIT is free to download; SkyWrit costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NJ TRANSIT ships an update every 6 weeks, SkyWrit every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NJ TRANSIT | SkyWrit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (270K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 270K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #80 — better | #175 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEW JERSEY TRANSIT CORPORATION | Kevin McCarthy |
Bugs and requests
NJ TRANSIT
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues due to expired verification codes
- Inability to save trip plans or favorite stops
- Ticket purchases not always reflected in app
- App logging users out unexpectedly
Requested features
5 requests- Integrate with mobile wallet
- Add live bus/train tracking
- Improve service disruption notifications
- Simplify ticket purchase and activation
- Provide interactive station/route maps
SkyWrit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NJ TRANSIT
No in-app purchases
SkyWrit
No in-app purchases









